A laptop is one of the best surprises for your teen you who is heading to college. To help you narrow down your selections, outlined below are some of the best options available on the market.

The general yardsticks for selecting the best laptop are portability and performance. The Asus ZenBook UX330UA ranks well on both portability and performance.

The device weighs 2.7-pound and is powerful enough to perform virtually any school task, according to Laptop Mag. The laptop is powered by a 7th Generation Intel Core i5 CPU and costs less than $1,000.

If your teenager decides to take a business course, then the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2017) should be your device of choice. This device is designed not only for business students but also for executives.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the ultimate companion for business presentation with its vibrant 1080p or 2K display. The 12-hour battery life of this device is also very useful.

For college students who intend to study film and animation, the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch is the best device to have. Video editing and animation will run smoothly pm this device because it has a faster and more reliable 6th Gen Intel CPU, AMD Radeon Pro 455 graphics, and Apple's new Touch Bar.

For a two in one option, you may consider Samsung Notebook 7 Spin. It is all about performance and portability. This laptop sports a 65-degree hinge, a powerful processor and 1TB of memory, according to Lime Wire.

If you are on a budget, then you should consider the Asus F556UA-AB32. This device, which is priced below $400, offers Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution on a beautiful 15.6-Inch screen for a better viewing experience. It is powered by an Intel Core i3 processor with 4GB RAM.

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